Self-awareness is the core to being. Women leaders need it even more so to be themselves and lead authentically

2. The most empowering
thing you can do in your
own life is know yourself.
Self-awareness is the key
to everything.
–Mindy Grossman
Chief Executive Officer of
HSN, Inc.

3. Self awareness
What’s your take on this?

8.  Who am I
 What do I know
 What can I do

9. What makes
you
Happy
What are your
Strengths
What are your
Beliefs
What are your
Values
What motivates
you, inspires
you
What
challenges you
What’s your EQ, what impact do you
have on others
What’s your passion , what’s your purpose,

11. Compassion
Trust
Fairness
Friendship
Honesty
Discipline
Forgiveness
Growth
Family
Efficiency
Positive attitude
Philanthropy
Environment

13. Discovering Your Authentic Leadership
- by Bill George, Peter Sims, Andrew N. McLean, and Diana Mayer
HBR – Feb 2007
What’s your story?
Stanford’s 75 members on business’s advisory board
e.g. - David Pottruck, former CEO of Charles Schwab

14.  You position yourself better
 You surround yourself with people who
complement you
 Helps you know your boundaries
 You are more confident [by following your
own path]
 You have a vision and a purpose

15. 1. Seek feedback
2. Use tools to understanding yourself
3. Create tangible tools for self-reflection
4. Admit mistakes
5. Be aware of your own emotions and your
impact on others.

16. According to Chris Lowney, bestselling author of
“Heroic Leadership”
leaders thrive by understanding who they are and
what they value, by becoming aware of unhealthy
blind spots or weaknesses that can derail them,
and by cultivating the habit of continuous self-reflection
and learning.

17.  Authentic Leadership Self-Assessment Questionnaire
http://people.uncw.edu/nottinghamj/documents/slides6/North
ouse6e%20Ch11%20Authentic%20Survey.pdf
 Dr. Demartini’s value determination
http://drdemartini.com/value_determination/determine_your_v
alues
 Book – Now, Discover Your Strengths by Marcus Burckimghum

18. Self awareness is a
journey and not a
destination

19. Madhujit Singh
Ananya Women@Work
https://www.facebook.com/Ananyawomenatwork
madhujits@yahoo.com